The measured dose
Purified monolaurin pellets or capsules
You know exactly how much you're taking.
Good for: Immune support
What variations of monolaurin exist?
A compound made from lauric acid, a fat in coconut oil and breast milk. In lab studies it breaks down the outer coating of some bacteria, viruses, and yeast, but human studies are few. It comes in 3 forms, and they aren't all the same. Here's how they differ.
Medical Disclaimer
For education only. What's right for you depends on your health and your medications, so check with your provider before you start or switch. Book a consult
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Every form, in plain words
The measured dose
Purified monolaurin pellets or capsules
You know exactly how much you're taking.
Good for: Immune support
The blend
Monolaurin in combination formulas
Handy, but the amount is often small or hidden in a blend.
Usually skip
- The kitchen swap (Coconut oil as a monolaurin source)Has lauric acid, but your body turns only a little of it into monolaurin.
Spotting a good one on the shelf
Look for
- Look for 'Purified monolaurin pellets or capsules' on the label (the measured dose)
Watch out for
- Monolaurin amount hidden in a proprietary blend
- Claims to cure viral infections
Check with your provider first if…
- You're allergic to coconut
- You're pregnant or breastfeeding: not well studied
- It can upset your stomach. Starting with a low dose helps.
- Infections that keep coming back or are serious need your provider to find the cause, not self-treatment
In the Lesher Wellness store
One product in the store has monolaurin. Here's which form, where the label says.
Medical Disclaimer
Check with your provider before taking any of these, especially if you're pregnant or take medications.
Quicksilver Scientific
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Dr. Lesher is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on autoimmune and chronic conditions in women. Since 2020, she's helped hundreds of patients stop managing symptoms and start healing.